2.61% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division is 2.61% for the 2024 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 7,040 people applied and 184 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of VCU Medical College is 9.29%. Interview rate is the percentage of applicants who are invited to an admissions interview. (read more about acceptance and interview rates.)
Compared to all medical schools' rate, VCU Medical College's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.97%. The interview invitation rate is slightly lower than the average rate of 11.08%.
Compared to medical schools in Virginia, VCU Medical College's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 2.08%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
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| VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division | 2.61% | 9.29% | 7,040 | 184 |
| All Medical Schools | 3.97% | 11.08% | 965,477 | 22,980 |
| Public | 4.91% | 11.78% | 492,967 | 14,197 |
| Private | 2.49% | 10.02% | 472,510 | 8,783 |
| Virginia Medical Schools | 2.08% | 8.18% | 26,074 | 543 |
| Public | 2.08% | 8.18% | 26,074 | 543 |
| Private | - | - | - | - |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At VCU Medical College, the men to women applicants ratio is 45 to 54 for the academic year 2023-2024. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 17 to 83.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 43 to 57 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 54 to 46 for 2024 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Virginia Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 7,040 | 3,189 | 3,830 | 17 | 83 |
| Matriculants | 184 | 79 | 104 | 54 | 46 |
| Acceptance Rate | 2.61% | 2.48% | 2.71% | 320.24% | 55.53% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The 2023 average MCAT Score at VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division is 512 and the average GPA is 3.7 over 184 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., VCU Medical College' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 512.
VCU Medical College requires a minimum MCAT score of 503. Public medical schools generally require higher MCAT scores for out-of-state students (non-residents), so check the school's admissions page if you are not a Virginia resident
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division | 512 | 3.7 |
| All Medical Schools | 512 | 3.77 |
| Public | 511 | 3.77 |
| Private | 514 | 3.77 |
| Virginia Medical Schools | 514 | 3.67 |
| Public | 514 | 3.67 |
| Private | - | - |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at VCU Medical College.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
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| 2022 | 512 | 3.70 | - |
| 2023 | 512 | 3.70 | - |
| 2024 | 512 | 3.70 | - |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2025 admission is November 1, 2024. To apply to VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division, applicants are required to complete an application on AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service.
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to VCU Medical College's application system by January 30, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $80 at VCU Medical College.
The items in following table are the required items to VCU School of Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Health Sciences Division applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2024-11-01 |
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| Regular Secondary | 2025-01-30 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $80 |
| Minimum MCAT score of 503 required | |
| CASPer Exam required | |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
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| English Or Writing Intensive Courses |
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| Mathematics |
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| Biological Sciences |
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| Chemistry |
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| Organic Chemistry |
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| Upper Level Biological Science Courses |
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Data Source: https://medschool.vcu.edu/admissions/md/future-applicants/